"Lucky" Short Film Stares Iván Cornejo Directed by Cliqua Using Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro
A film about the complex and multifaceted concept of "luck" is the recent short film by Cliqua, a renowned creative duo of Mexican descent. The short features Iván Cornejo, an emerging musician from Riverside, California.
Cliqua’s Unique Visual Storytelling Approach
Cliqua combines cultural and contemporary elements in their cinematic storytelling, showcasing influences and styles resonating with emotions, including longing, melancholy, laughter, and the power of hope.
Iván Cornejo stars as a young artist struggling to overcome a creative block. The supporting cast includes Luis Felipe Tovar and María Zardoya from The Marías. For "Suerte!", director Cliqua decided to bring this surreal adventure to life on budget, using only Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro to capture stunning visuals.
Filming took place in Mexico City, honoring Cliqua’s and Cornejo’s cultural heritage and strong ties to the city. Mexico has proven to be a rich source of artistic inspiration for both the director and protagonist.
Who is Iván Cornejo?
Born and raised in Riverside, California, Iván Cornejo began his music career at a young age. Inspiring by Arctic Monkeys and Cigarettes After Sex, he is now shaping his own style and connecting with the audience through introspective lyrics, reflecting personal experiences and cultural heritage. He is leading a new wave of young musicians from various parts of the world, emerging as a new standard-bearer.
To learn more about Cliqua, the behind-the-scenes development of "Suerte!", Iván Cornejo and The Marías, as well as enjoy their music, watch this video. "Suerte!" is an experiment that showcases the incredible potential for filmmaking using an Apple iPhone 15 Pro.
Short Film Details:
Title: Good Luck! (Suerte!)
Director: Cliqua (Pasqual Gutierrez and RJ Sánchez)
Starring: Iván Cornejo as the young artist struggling to overcome a creative block
Featuring: Luis Felipe Tovar as El Diablo, a mysterious figure who comes to life after being voiced by Jorge Escandón; María Zardoya of The Marías as La Sirena
Genre: Experimental Short Drama
Runtime: 3:43 seconds
Filmed entirely on a Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Country of origin: Mexico
Language: Spanish
Language: English
Genre: Experimental/Short Film/Drama
Additional resources: Learn more about Suerte! behind-the-scenes via YouTube. Explore more artists, including the emerging generation of young musicians from the US or Latin America, as well as a playlist of Ivan Cornejo’s music.
